The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium congratulates ITC member Simpson Strong-Tie on the launch of CS Cornerstone™ Wall, the first module of its new CS Cornerstone component design software, built on IntelliCAD.
CS Cornerstone is designed for component manufacturers, the companies that build wall panels, roof trusses and engineered wood products (EWP) such as I-joists and laminated beams for the construction industry. It brings these components together in a single model, so users can see and coordinate the whole structure in one place, from design and engineering through to manufacturing.
"We are excited to be partnering with IntelliCAD on our CS Cornerstone software solution. CS Cornerstone is an integrated structural modeling solution built on IntelliCAD that unifies wall panels, roof trusses, and engineered wood products into a single model. The Wall module is available today, with Truss and EWP modules expected within the next year. Users can visualize and coordinate the entire structure in one environment, streamlining design, engineering, and manufacturing processes."
Jess Jensen | Director Product Management - Building Component Software at Simpson Strong-Tie
Wall framing powered by hsbcad
CS Cornerstone Wall is powered by technology from hsbcad, a Belgian company with more than 35 years of experience in timber construction software. It brings hsbcad's wall-framing capabilities, the same ones found in hsbDesign for Revit® and AutoCAD®, into the IntelliCAD environment. Highlights include:
- Parametric details that update automatically when wall dimensions, angles or timber sizes change
- Framing styles that let manufacturers set their preferred configurations once and apply them across many walls
- Rule-based checks that test the model against design, structural and production requirements, such as stud spacing and sheathing support
- Production output to CNC machines and shop-floor systems through hsbcad exporters, with digital shop drawings available in hsbView
What's next
The Wall module has been available since June 2026. Simpson Strong-Tie expects to add the Truss and EWP modules within the next year.
Congratulations to the Simpson Strong-Tie team on this launch. It's a strong example of what members can build on the IntelliCAD platform.
To learn more, read the full announcement: Simpson Strong-Tie and hsbcad Bring Advanced Wall-Framing Technology to CS Cornerstone™ Wall Software.